Domaine Rolet - Vin Jaune 2009, 625ml

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Vin Jaune is
made exclusively with Juras Savagnin grapes in a way which defies the most
elementary oenological laws: 6 years in three quarter filled oak barrels
without ouillage (topping up) so that nothing disturbs the thin surface film, a
veil of live yeasts, responsible for the yellow colour of the wine. The wine is
then bottled in Clavelins holding 63cl, which corresponds to 1 litre of the
wine harvested 6 years earlier. At this point the wine is almost indestructible
and will age for 100 years or more. Rolet's vins jaune are benchmark classics,
uncorked in advance and served at a temperature of 15 degrees, it develops
inimitable, subtle green walnut flavours. This is a wine of tremendous body
that is quite delicious with cheeses from Franche-Comte, Coq au Vin Jaune et
Morilles, fish and poultry dishes in rich, creamy sauces.